Oki LP440 manual

User’s Guide 59318201 my.okidata.com LP440, LP441[...]

2 Contents Safety, Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communi cation . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Unpacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

3 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69[...]

4 Copyright Information Copyright © 2009 by Oki Data. All Rights R eserved LP440/LP441 User’s Guid e P/N 59318201, R evision 1.0 Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-t o-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibilit y for the results of errors beyond its control. Th[...]

5 Safety, Warnings and Cautions Safety Precautions As a preventive measure to ensu re safe usage of this m achine so as to safeguard against damage to yourself , other people or property , there are display diagrams used in this instruction manual and on this machine. The displays and their meanings are illust rated in the following pages. Please t[...]

6 Basic Hazard Icons The trian gle sign means ‘Be careful’ . The content within the triangle illustr ates specific hazards. In this case, the sign on the below means ‘beware of electric shock’ . The circular sign means ‘prohibited’ . The content within the circle illustr ates a specific prohibition. In this case the sign below means ‘[...]

7 Hazard Warnings Liquids • Do not place any liquids or small metallic objects near the printer. Should any of thes e fall into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of fire or electric shocks . Foreign Matter • Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable [...]

8 Abnormal Conditions • Continued use of the printer while it is emit ting smoke or strange odors increases the ris k of fire or electric shocks . Immediately turn off the powe r and contact your neares t dealer or service center. Do no t try to service the printer by yourself. Disassembly • Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any [...]

9 Power Supply Pr ecautions • Use only the specified volt ag e and use only the specified battery charger. • Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack except for the specified type. Doing so can rupture the battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric shocks . • Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also, nev er place hea[...]

10 Cautions Location Do not locate the printer in the area su bjected to high humidity or dew . If dew forms inside the printer , immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until all moisture has dri ed up. Continued use c reates the danger of el ectric shock and ca n dam a ge the printer . Power Do not use wet hands to oper ate the power s[...]

11 Replacing the Battery Pack • Use only specified replacement battery packs. • Make sure to install the pack in the correct direction to avoid the danger of injury or damage to surrounding areas. • To replace small-si ze rechargeable (Lithium ion) batteries, seal the old battery pack with tape and ask our sales representative or service cent[...]

12 Other Precautions Avoid placement in e xtreme temperatures. • Do not place the printer in hig hly humid areas or at outside the -15°C to 50°C temperature range. When the printer is being transported... • The normal vibration encountered during transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the printer or exposing it to extreme vibrations[...]

13 Overview This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic features and operati on of your printer in a short time. Ke y F ea t u re s : • High speed CPU and printing speed • Long battery life • Supports Infrared, RS- 32C and Bluetooth I/O • Durable and rugged design • Supports media up to 2.6 inches (67 mm) in width • Suppor[...]

14 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication Compliance Statement This product has been certified fo r compliance with the relev ant radi o interference re gulations of your co untry or region. T o ensure continued complian ce, do not: • Disassemble or modify this p roduct • Remove the certificat e labe l (serial num ber seal) affixe d to this [...]

15 Setup Unpacking the printer If anything here is missing , contact your nearest Oki dealer or service center . 1 Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Information 2 Quick Gu ide 3 Printe r Note: Battery Pack Note: An external battery charger is available separately.[...]

16 Part Names Top View 1 Easy Cutter 2 Label Dispenser 3 Main Co ver 4 Cover Release Lever 5 Dispenser Unit Bottom View 1 Belt Clip[...]

17 Interior View 1 Label Width Markings 2 Platen 3 Label Guides[...]

18 Control Panel 1 LCD Display (WLAN Models only) 2 POWER button 3 PRINT button 4 FEED button 5 Battery Indicator (Charge Indictor on WLAN models) 6 Status LED 7 IrDA filter[...]

19 Side Panel 1 RS-232c Port 2 DC Input 3 DIP Switches 4. Battery Cover 5. Label Guide Adjust Dial[...]

20 DIP Switches Description of Printer Parts Part Function Part Function RS-232C Interface Allows connection to a computer or hand-held terminal Label guide Set to meet the size of the label used RS-232C cover Protects the RS-232C connector from dust and damage Label guide adjust dial Allows adjustment of the label guide to fit the width of an inst[...]

21 IrDA filter Contains the IrDA (infrared) sensor and emitter DC input jack Connects to AC adapter which supplies direct current to the printer DIP switch Sets the operation mode of the printer. (See page 4- 1.) Cover for DC input jack Protects the DC input terminal and DIP switch fro dust and damage Dispenser unit Moved to select Dispense mode FE[...]

22 The Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Charging with the Optional Charger If your printer comes with the optional battery charger , you ca use it to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect th e charger to the wall outl et and turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights red. 2. Align the battery pack with its met al [...]

23 glows red. It then glows gree n when the batt ery packs are fully cha rged. 3. Slide the battery pack out of the charger. Notes • If the POWER lamp does not light when you turn on the power, check the power cord connection. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light at the start of charging, make sure the battery pack is firmly mounted into the cha[...]

24 1. Remove the cover of the printe r’s DC input jack (1) and connect the DC output terminal (2) on the AC adapter (3) to it. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wal l outlet and turn on t he power. The POWER lamp on the adapter li ghts green. Chargi ng starts and the battery indicator on the printer lights red. When the battery pack is fully charg[...]

25 Installing the Battery Pack 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Reach under the printer and unlatch the battery compartment cover.[...]

26 3. Align the battery pack so th at it s metal terminals (1) are facing the printer and the tab (2 ) on the battery is up, then insert the battery until i t snaps in place. 4. Close the battery cover.[...]

27 Removing the Battery Pack Important!: Remove the battery pack only when the printer is turned off. Do not remove the battery while the STATUS LED is on. Otherwise, the information stored in the printer may not be updated . 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Reach under the printer and unlatch the battery compartment cover.[...]

28 3. Push aside the gray latch (1) in the compartment, grasp the tab (2) on the top of the battery pack (3) and pull it out. 4. Close the battery cover.[...]

29 Powering the Printer us ing the Optional AC Adapter If your printe r comes with the optional A C adapter , it can be operated on AC po wer instead of the supplied batt ery pack. 1. Remove the cover of the printe r’s DC input jack (1) and connect the AC adapter’s (2) DC output terminal (3) to i t. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet [...]

30 Note: A battery pack is unnecessary when an AC adapter is used. If a battery pack and an AC adapter are being used at the same time, the printer will attempt to charge the battery pack (if it is not already fully charged). Loading the Label Roll The method of installing label medi a v aries with your choice of print modes: continuous or di spens[...]

31 2. Push the black release lever (1) down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover. 3. Place the label roll in the printer. Make sure it is placed with the leading edge (1) feeding up from the bottom of the roll and not down fr om the top. Note: When replacing a label roll of the same width as that used previously, adjustment of the [...]

32 4. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial (1) until the label guides press loosely against label roll. 5. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly. Otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly during operation. 6. Close the label guide adjust dial cover. 7. Close the printer cover after co nfirmi[...]

33 Loading the Label Roll: Dispense Mode 1 1. Make sure you can see the re d platen roller. If no t, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks. 2. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover.[...]

34 3. Peel the first label on the top of the label. This step is unnecessary whe n a non-separate label is used. 4. Place the label roll in the printer. Make sure it is placed with the leading edge (1) feeding up from the bottom of the roll and not down fr om the top. Note: When replacing a label roll of the same width as that used previously , The[...]

35 5. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial (1) until the label guides press loosely against the label roll. 6. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm t hat it rotates smoothly. Otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly during operation. 7. Close the label guide adjust dial cover.[...]

36 8. Close the printer cover after co nfirming that the l eading edge (1) of the label is outside the printer by at least 1/2-inch ( 10 mm). Note: When using non-separate labe ls, press the FEED button to feed a piece of label and pull the label upward to cut it along the perforation. If the label becomes jammed, retry the label setting procedure.[...]

37 Operation and Configuration Turning the printer ON 1. Press and hold the POWER button (1). 2. When the STATUS LED (2) li ghts green, release the button Turning the printer OFF 1. Press and hold the POWER button (1). 2. When the STATUS LED (2) go es off, r eleas e the button.[...]

38 Performing a Test Print Important!: Overall print quality is readable and sharp. Important!: A low battery condition may affect the print quality. Make sure the printer is running on AC or on a full battery during a test print. Users can perform test prints to ev aluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Pr[...]

39 3. Press the FEED button (1) again to do a test print. 4. Verify the following using the output of the test printing. • All prin ted characters are sol id black. • Overall print qualit y is sharp. Note: If any fault is detected, co ntact your Oki dealer or service center. Before asking for a repair, please read the Troubleshooting section of[...]

40 Printing Printing using the RS-232C Interface 1. Locate the RS-232C inte rface port cover (1) and lift it up t o expose the port. 2. Plug one end of the RS-232C cable (2) firmly into the port. Make sure that the arrow mark on the connector of the RS-232C cable matches with the arrow mark by the side of the printer’s port. 3. Plug the other end[...]

41 Printing using th e IrDA Interface 1. Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of the computer or hand-held terminal . Adjus t the printer positi on so that the center of its IrDA filter projects a 30° conical area which contains t he IrDA tran sceiver of the computer or hand-held terminal. • The IrDA communication range is limited to [...]

42 Printing using the Wi reless LAN Inte rface T o print using the Wireless LAN model, you need to have a properly configured wireless LA N set up. Th e next step is to configure the printer to share the same network settings in order to establish communication. 1. Check the DIP Switches: • The printer’s DIP switches are factory set for WLAN op[...]

43 Printing using the Bluetooth Interface T o print using the Bluetooth-enabled v ersion of MB200/201i, you need to hav e a bl uetooth-enabled computing device. T wo more steps are required. 1. Check the DIP Switches: • The printer’s DIP switches are factory s et for bluetooth operation. Check that Dip switch 1 is OFF and Dip switch 2 is ON. Th[...]

44 5 Text Display Battery strength Three-segment indicator . • When all segments are lit, vo ltage level is great er than 8.0 V. • Two segments indicator a l evel of between 7.8 V and 7.9 V. • One segment indicates a level of between 7.6 V and 7.7 V. • When all segments are off (voltage level below 7.5 V, printin g is not possib le.) Signal[...]

45 • WLAN information: Messages such as Adhoc mode, Infrastructure mode, IP addr ess, subnet mask, default gateway, Socket Port Number.[...]

46 General Printing Procedure After the proper setup and basic conf iguration procedures, you are ready to print. 1. Make sure the host computer is ready to transmit data, and ensure that the STATUS LED is lit. (Press the PRINT button to take the printer ONLINE) . 2. Start the print job from the computer. 3. When printin g is finish ed, pinch ei th[...]

47 Adjusting Printing for Non-Separate Labels When printing on a continuous label roll (non-separate), i f you tear off a label at the wrong place, proceed as f ollows. 1. Interrupt printing on the co mputer, or by pressi ng the PRINT key (1) to take the pri nter OFFLINE. (STATUS LED goes off) . 2. Press the FEED button (1) to feed a label. 3. When[...]

48 diagram. The label is now aligned properly for printing t o resume. 4. Press the PRINT button to re turn to the on-line state (STATUS LED lig hts green). You can now resume the print job.[...]

49 The Label Dispensing mode Y ou can choose to dispense labels i n Continuous Mode and Dispense Mode . In either mode, test printing and onli ne printing are available. Configuring Dispense mode Dispense Mode can be set to Au to Print or Manual Print, as described belo w . T o swit ch between Auto or Manua l Print for the Dispen se Mode, set the D[...]

50 4. Press and hold the FEED button while turning the printer on. 5. Close the cover. When setting the dispense mode, the ST A TUS LED blinks green, and turns into a steady green signal upon completion of setting. T urn off the printe r ONLY when the ST A TUS LED is a steady green light. Status LEDs for Printing Modes Av ai lable modes include Nor[...]

51 Status LEDs for the Head Check Setting M ode Head checking can be applie d to one of two areas: the normal print area and the barcode print area . T o specify the area subjected to a head chec k, follow the settings in the table below (cover mu st be left open): Y ou can check the current setting with a test printout as described in “P erformi[...]

52 When setting the online command compatibili ty options, the ST A TUS LED blinks green, an d turns into a steady green signal upon completion of se tting. T urn off the printer ONLY when the ST A TUS LED is a steady green light.[...]

53 Interface Specifications Through a combination of DIP switch settings and turning the printe r ON with certain buttons held down, you can enable or disable special functions and features. Warning: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the host or the printer. This may cause damage to the [...]

54 RS-232C Settings DIP Switch Settings Function Procedure 1234 OFF OFF OFF OFF RS-232C Normal mode With printer turned off and cover closed: • Press and hold the FEED button. • Press the POWER button to turn on the printer in the normal mode. OFF OFF OFF OFF Test Print, RS-232C Mode With printer turned off and cover closed: • Press and hold [...]

55 OFF OFF OFF ON RS-232C Dispense Mode, Auto print With the printer turned off: •O p e n t h e c o v e r . • Press and hold the PRINT button. • Press the POWER button to turn the printer on in the dispense mode. OFF OFF OFF ON RS-232C Dispense Mode, Manual Print With the printer turned off: •O p e n t h e c o v e r . • Press the POWER bu[...]

56 IrDA Settings DIP Switch Settings Function Procedure 1234 ON OFF OFF OFF IrDA Normal Mode WIth printer turned off: • Press the POWER button. ON OFF OFF OFF IrDA User Test Print Mode With the printer off: • Press and hold the FEED button. • Press the POWER button. ON OFF ON ON IrDA Hex Dump Mode With the printer turned off: • Change the s[...]

57 Bluetooth/WLAN Settings DIP Switch Settings Function Procedure 1234 OFF ON OFF OFF Bluetooth/WLAN Normal Operation Mode With the printer turned off and the cover closed: • Press the POWER button to turn the printer on. OFF ON OFF ON Bluetooth/W LAN Test Print Mode With the printer turned off and the cover closed: • Press and h old the FEED b[...]

58 Some hosts monitor the Request-To-Send (RTS) signal (pin 4 of 25) to determine if the printer is ready to receive d ata. Since the printer does not generate this signal , the RTS pin must be connected to the Cl ear-To-Send (CTS) pin (pin 5 of 25) OFF OFF OFF ON Bluetooth/WLAN Enable CRC Check With the printer turned off: •O p e n t h e c o v e[...]

59 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly will prolong its durabil ity and reliabilit y . Cleaning the Print Head 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Push the black release lever (1 ) down and t oward the front of the printer to open the cover[...]

60 Note: If the red roller is not visi ble (lever cannot be pushed down), lift the edge (1) of the dispenser unit (2) slightly and slide it toward the front of the printer. 3. Wipe off any dirt on the print head (1) using a soft cloth soaked with some rubbing alcohol. Caution! Never u se thinner , b enzene, o r kerose ne. These solvents can damage [...]

61 4. Let the print head dry, then reinstall the label roll and close the cover. Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller Users can perform test prints to ev al uate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Push the black release lever (1) down and toward the front of the printer to open the cov[...]

62 3. If the lever is not access ible , first slid e the dispenser unit away by lifting the top edge where the arrow marks are located. (see Step 1 of “Loadi ng the Label Roll” on page 30 ). 4. Wipe off any dirt on the plat en and peel roller (1) usi ng a cloth soaked in alcohol. Caution! Never u se thinner , b enzene, o r kerose ne. These solv[...]

63 Troubleshooting . Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged printing Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. Roller is d irty. Clean the platen and d ispense roller (see page 61). Vertical streaking in printouts Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. Print head is faulty. Replace the prin t head. Slanted text characters Paper guide is positioned i[...]

64 Error Indicators Warning: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the printer or the host. This may cause damage to the interface cir- cuitry and the damageis not covered by warranty . STATUS (LED) Mode Description Cause Remedy Light (Red) All modes Low battery Battery charge level is low. [...]

65 Specifications Basic Specifications Attribute Description Printing system Direct Thermal printing system Head densit y 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Maximum print area 1.9 inches (48 mm) wide x 6.3 inches (160 mm) pitch Print speed 4.1 inches (103 mm) per sdecond max. Note: The speed varies depending on print duty and environment of use. Dimensions LP440:[...]

66 Media Roll Size, outer diameter Outer Diameter LP440: 67 mm (2.63”) LP441: 8 mm (2.2 8”) outer diameter Inner Diameter Core: 0.75-inch (19 mm ) Creoles: 0.31-inch (7.9 mm) Label printing modes Continuous, Dispense (peel) Self-diagnosis Head check/Cover open/Paper end/ Battery check/Test print Power saving features • Auto power off after no[...]

67 Note: Before using a wireless interface with this equipment, make sure that any radi o transmission/reception equipment on site, does not share the same frequency range as this product’s wireless setup. Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E /UPC-A, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, COD E128, INTERLEAVED2of5, POSTNET, RSS-14. However, barcode shall be used with the follo[...]

68 Printer Radio Frequency Characteristics 2.4 FH1 Frequency band used 2.4 GHz Modulation system Frequency Hopped - Spread Spectrum system Assumed distance of interference 0.4-inch (10 mm) max. Availability of frequency change All area is used and exclusion of the band for equipment for mobile object identification is impossible[...]

69 Optional Accessories Spare Battery Pack, Oki 70061401 AC Adapter, Oki 70061301 Allows the printer to be operated via an AC outlet, and to charge a battery pack loaded insi de the printer . Warning: Use only the specified AC Adapter designed for your printer).[...]

70 Battery Chargers Single-Slot Battery Charger Oki 70061 403 Use to charge battery pack wi thout using the printer connected to an AC outlet. Five-Slot Battery Charger, Oki 700614 05 Use this to charge mul tiple spare battery packs at t he same time.[...]

71 Belt Holder, Oki 70061204 For hanging the printe r on a waist belt. Installation 1. Thread your belt (1) through the belt holder (2), with the open end (3) of the clip mechanism up.. 2. Using a screwdriver, replace the bel t clip on the back of t he printer with the belt hook (4) included with the holder. 3. Insert the belt hook (4) into the bel[...]

72 Detachment Pull the printer sidewa ys and upwards to remove it from the belt hook.[...]

73 Shoulder Strap , Oki 70061201 Installation 1. Feed one end of the shoulder strap through one of the channels at either side of the front of the printer. 2. Pass the end of the strap through the buckle. 3. Repeat for the other end of t he strap. 4. Adjust th e length of the strap. Caution! If the should er strap is improperly secured, the printer[...]

74 Rainproof Shoulder Case, Oki 70061202 Includes a shoulder strap and co ve r to prot ect the printer during wet weather . Installation Clip the belt clip on the back of the printer securely to the case. Caution! If the printer is not f irmly secured to the case, the printer may fall off . Waist Case, Oki 70061203 A protective case with a str ap f[...]

75 Installation 1. Attach the belt clip (1) on the back of the printer securely to the back of the case. 2. Feed the strap (1) through the hangers (2) on the case. 3. Attache the strap to your waist. Caution! If the printer is not f irmly secured to the case, the printer may fall off .[...]

76 RS-232C Cable, Oki 70061101[...]